40 pages 1 hour read

Douglas Preston

The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

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Do you think there was ever a single White City? Why or why not? Use historical and archaeological evidence from the book to make your argument.

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Think of another legend that may be based on reality. Describe the legend, and make an argument for how it may have originated and what factual truths may underlie it.

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Describe how Preston uses the theme of danger throughout the book. How does this theme evolve as the book progresses, and why?

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